http://www.mail.com/organizations/13378-al-east.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.20/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/organizations/13378-al-east.html http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1765722-ap-source-ichiro-suzuki-yankees-close-deal.html NEW YORK (AP) — Ichiro Suzuki and the New York Yankees are closing in on a contract that would guarantee the outfielder between $12 million and $13 million. A person familiar with the negotiations, speaking on condition of anonymity because talks were ongoing, said Thursday the agreement likely would be for a two-year deal. Acquired from the Seattle Marin... Fri, 14 Dec 2012 02:37:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1765722-ap-source-ichiro-suzuki-yankees-close-deal.html 2012-12-14T02:37:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1765246-ap-sources-dempster-red-sox-agree-265m.html BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have agreed to terms with right-hander Ryan Dempster on a two-year contract worth $26.5 million, two people familiar with the negotiations said Thursday. Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington would not comment on Dempster at a news conference to announce the signing of outfielder Shane Victorino. "We're engaged with a pit... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 21:24:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1765246-ap-sources-dempster-red-sox-agree-265m.html 2012-12-13T21:24:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1765310-red-sox-complete-victorinos-39m-3-year-deal.html BOSTON (AP) — Hawaiian Shane Victorino was so excited to arrive in Boston in the chill of December he ordered some New England clam chowder at dinner and sent a picture to his Twitter followers. That's when he got his first lesson. "It's CHOWDA, Shane!" Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury corrected him. "That was the first real message from Jacoby for ... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 21:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1765310-red-sox-complete-victorinos-39m-3-year-deal.html 2012-12-13T21:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1762804-dodgers-track-to-pass-yanks-2013-payroll.html NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers are on track to become only the second major league team with a $200 million payroll and could end the New York Yankees' streak of 14 years as baseball's biggest spender. The Dodgers are at $214.8 million for 21 signed players next season, according to a study of their contracts by The Associated Press. That follows... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:20:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1762804-dodgers-track-to-pass-yanks-2013-payroll.html 2012-12-13T00:20:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1762094-shields-davis-royals.html KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The last couple years, every time that Royals manager Ned Yost would stop to buy a cup of coffee, he would tell the barista his name was Frank. The reason was simple: "I didn't want them staring at me — 'Drink for Ned!' — after losing 90 games a year," Yost said. That all changed when he stopped by a Starbucks on Wednesday. Yost wa... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1762094-shields-davis-royals.html 2012-12-12T18:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1759882-ap-source-youkilis-yankees-reach-1-year-deal.html NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Youkilis is about to get a different look at the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry. The hard-nosed Youkilis, who helped personify Boston's championship teams over the past decade, on Tuesday became the latest former Red Sox star to switch sides and land in Bronx. The free agent reached a deal that filled New York's immediate need for a third b... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1759882-ap-source-youkilis-yankees-reach-1-year-deal.html 2012-12-12T09:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1756730-royals-trade-with-rays-win-now-mentality.html KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — When James Shields broke into the big leagues with Tampa Bay, the Rays were no better than the Kansas City Royals. They lost more than 100 games his first season, and fared little better the following year. But by his third season as a starter, the Rays had finally turned the corner, many of their prized prospects forming the nucle... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:22:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1756730-royals-trade-with-rays-win-now-mentality.html 2012-12-10T19:22:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1751466-mlb-average-salary-up-38-percent-to-32.html NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball's average salary increased 3.8 percent this year to a record $3.2 million. According to final figures released Friday by the Major League Baseball Players Association, the rise was the steepest since 2007. The boost was helped by an increase in the minimum salary from $414,000 to $480,000. The New York Yankees ... Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1751466-mlb-average-salary-up-38-percent-to-32.html 2012-12-07T22:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1749370-hamilton-greinke-remain-market-meetings.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A quiet winter meetings figures to lead to a busy rest of December, given how few moves actually got finished at sprawling Opryland hotel. As teams headed home Thursday, the biggest free agents were still on the market. The availability of slugger Josh Hamilton and pitcher Zack Greinke held up decisions on other signings and possib... Fri, 07 Dec 2012 08:24:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1749370-hamilton-greinke-remain-market-meetings.html 2012-12-07T08:24:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1744576-red-sox-rev-up-with-victorino-giants-scutaro.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Shane Victorino bolted for Boston, Marco Scutaro stayed with San Francisco, and the Miami Marlins shed more payroll in a late-night trade. It was another busy day at baseball's winter meetings, where it's easy to tell which teams are making major changes (the Red Sox), which ones want to remain intact (the champion Giants) — and wh... Wed, 05 Dec 2012 08:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1744576-red-sox-rev-up-with-victorino-giants-scutaro.html 2012-12-05T08:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1743528-victorino-red-sox-agree-to-39-million-3-yr-deal.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The fast-moving Boston Red Sox made their second splashy move of the winter meetings, agreeing Tuesday to a $39 million, three-year contract with free-agent outfielder Shane Victorino. A day after giving Mike Napoli a $39 million, three-year deal, the Red Sox made Victorino their fourth free-agent addition of the offseason followin... Wed, 05 Dec 2012 02:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1743528-victorino-red-sox-agree-to-39-million-3-yr-deal.html 2012-12-05T02:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1743698-cashman-yanks-beggars-choosers.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Here's a new one for the New York Yankees. "Beggars can't be choosers," Brian Cashman, general manager of baseball's wealthiest team, said Tuesday. While the Boston Red Sox have added Mike Napoli and Shane Victorino this week, the Yankees are taking a slow approach and appear focused on getting their payroll below the $189 million ... Wed, 05 Dec 2012 01:09:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1743698-cashman-yanks-beggars-choosers.html 2012-12-05T01:09:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1741076-napoli-to-red-sox-loney-to-rays-a-rod.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Boston Red Sox began to play catch-up by getting All-Star catcher Mike Napoli, Tampa Bay took a chance on James Loney and the New York Yankees prepared for more time minus Alex Rodriguez during a brisk Monday at baseball's winter meetings. Soon after the Hall of Fame welcomed three new members from long ago, teams got busy. The... Tue, 04 Dec 2012 01:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1741076-napoli-to-red-sox-loney-to-rays-a-rod.html 2012-12-04T01:34:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1740344-ap-source-napoli-boston-strike-39m-3-year-deal.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Adding offense following a disappointing season, the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $39 million, three-year contract with catcher Mike Napoli, a person familiar with the deal said. The agreement is subject to Napoli passing a physical, which will take place later this week, the person said Monday. The person spoke on condition of ... Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1740344-ap-source-napoli-boston-strike-39m-3-year-deal.html 2012-12-04T00:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1740240-a-rod-hip-surgery-will-seasons-start.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Alex Rodriguez will start the season in what's become a familiar place: the disabled list. The New York Yankees said Monday the third baseman will have surgery on his left hip, an injury that could sideline him until the All-Star break and may explain his spectacularly poor performance during the playoffs. "It's... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 21:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1740240-a-rod-hip-surgery-will-seasons-start.html 2012-12-03T21:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1735884-wright-mets-agree-to-138m-deal-hanson-traded.html David Wright agreed to the richest contract in Mets history, Tommy Hanson was traded to the Angels and Brian Wilson became a free agent on a busy day in baseball when dozens of players were dumped by their teams. Houston scooped up Philip Humber, hoping he's a perfect fit, and Mariano Rivera returned for another season with the Yankees. He'll be throwing ... Sat, 01 Dec 2012 05:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1735884-wright-mets-agree-to-138m-deal-hanson-traded.html 2012-12-01T05:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1734176-yankees-cashman-pleased-with-offseason-success.html STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Brian Cashman feels so good about the Yankees' offseason, he decided to rapel down a building. After spending the previous few days retaining veteran starting pitchers Andy Pettitte and Hiroki Kuroda as well as closer Mariano Rivera, New York's general manager made some practice jumps down the side of Stamford's Landmark Building on... Fri, 30 Nov 2012 22:39:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1734176-yankees-cashman-pleased-with-offseason-success.html 2012-11-30T22:39:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1732816-ap-source-rivera-yanks-agree-to-10-deal.html NEW YORK (AP) — Mariano Rivera and the New York Yankees agreed Thursday to a $10 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal had not yet been announced. The person said the deal includes additional bonus opportunities, as did the team's agreement... Fri, 30 Nov 2012 02:31:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1732816-ap-source-rivera-yanks-agree-to-10-deal.html 2012-11-30T02:31:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1730646-upton-headed-to-braves-pettitte-returns-to-yanks.html B.J. Upton is on his way to Atlanta, while Andy Pettitte is staying in pinstripes. With the winter meetings only days away, baseball's offseason began to heat up Wednesday with a pair of moves involving potential closers: Ryan Madson joined the Angels and Jonathan Broxton remained with the Reds. Hours later, the Braves made big news. L... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 07:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1730646-upton-headed-to-braves-pettitte-returns-to-yanks.html 2012-11-29T07:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1730196-apnewsbreak-decinces-indicted-insider-trading.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Baltimore Orioles all-star Doug DeCinces and three others were indicted Wednesday on insider trading charges involving the use of information prior to the takeover of a medical device company in California, authorities said. In 2008, DeCinces was told by a close friend and official at Advanced Medical Optics Inc. that Abbott Labo... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 01:38:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1730196-apnewsbreak-decinces-indicted-insider-trading.html 2012-11-29T01:38:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1723936-longoria-agrees-to-deal-adding-100.html ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Evan Longoria wants to be with the Tampa Bay Rays for his entire big league career. The slugging third baseman got his wish Monday when they Rays agreed to a $136.6 million, 10-year contract that adds six guaranteed seasons and $100 million. "I always wanted to be kind of a benchmark player ... the guy that you could think abou... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 04:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1723936-longoria-agrees-to-deal-adding-100.html 2012-11-27T04:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1718888-tax-increases-factor-mlb-negotiations.html Team executives and agents wandered into the Agave Sunset lounge at the resort where the general managers' meetings were held in Indian Wells, Calif. Four of the six flat-screen televisions were showing election coverage, with the other two turned to sports. President Barack Obama's victory over Mitt Romney was of as much interest to baseball's money men ... Fri, 23 Nov 2012 05:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1718888-tax-increases-factor-mlb-negotiations.html 2012-11-23T05:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1716548-hiroki-kuroda-yankees-agree-to-15-deal.html NEW YORK (AP) — Trying to get under baseball's luxury tax by 2014, the New York Yankees don't mind spending big as long as it's on one-year deals. New York filled one of the slots in its rotation Tuesday, agreeing to a $15 million, one-year contract with No. 2 starter Hiroki Kuroda as they await a decision from Andy Pettitte on whether he wants to return ... Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:18:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1716548-hiroki-kuroda-yankees-agree-to-15-deal.html 2012-11-21T14:18:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1713538-blue-jays-hire-john-gibbons-manager.html TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays President Paul Beeston couldn't believe it when he learned the Blue Jays had the chance to land three star players from the Miami Marlins last week. He was equally surprised when his general manager told him he wanted to hire John Gibbons to manage the Blue Jays again. "They were back-to-back shockers," Beeston said with a laugh. ... Wed, 21 Nov 2012 01:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1713538-blue-jays-hire-john-gibbons-manager.html 2012-11-21T01:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1713948-news-corp-to-acquire-stake-yank-yes-network.html NEW YORK (AP) — News Corp. is acquiring a 49 percent stake in the YES Network, a deal that gives the New York Yankees' owners hundreds of millions of dollars and values the channel at $3 billion. Yankee Global Enterprises, Goldman Sachs and other investors will reduce their ownership as part of the transaction, and the team will receive $500 million. "The... Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:22:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1713948-news-corp-to-acquire-stake-yank-yes-network.html 2012-11-20T20:22:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1714588-cabrera-blue-jays-finalize-16-deal.html TORONTO (AP) — New Blue Jays manager John Gibbons is happy to have Melky Cabrera after the All-Star game MVP finalized a $16 million, two-year contract with Toronto. Cabrera, who completed a 50-game suspension for a positive test for testosterone, was not wanted back by the World Series champion San Francisco Giants. He's still a good hitter, on the stuff... Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:40:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1714588-cabrera-blue-jays-finalize-16-deal.html 2012-11-20T18:40:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1711994-marlins-salary-dump-to-toronto-finalized.html MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins' latest payroll purge received final approval Monday from the commissioner's office, and as the team's top baseball executive began to discuss the deal during a conference call, a bad connection generated waves of reverberating noise that filled the phone line. Nearly a week after the Marlins swung their widely ridiculed tra... Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1711994-marlins-salary-dump-to-toronto-finalized.html 2012-11-20T00:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1706594-ap-source-melky-cabrera-blue-jays-reach-deal.html NEW YORK (AP) — The busy Toronto Blue Jays struck again Friday with their latest big deal: All-Star game MVP Melky Cabrera is set to join them in his return from a drug suspension. A person familiar with the negotiations said the free agent outfielder and the Blue Jays have reached agreement on a two-year contract worth $16 million. The deal is pending a ... Fri, 16 Nov 2012 23:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1706594-ap-source-melky-cabrera-blue-jays-reach-deal.html 2012-11-16T23:42:00Z